Gulf Coast Local Guidebook
Sightseeing
Pensacola Beach is one of the best beaches we have ever been to! It has beautiful powder white sand. The best time to go is a weekday, avoiding rush hour times or on the weekend leaving early to mid morning. If we go to the beach on the weekend, we try to leave our house by 8am or 9am to avoid the most traffic. There is $1 toll to get onto Pensacola Beach but it is toll by plate only so you will receive a bill in the mail a couple weeks later.
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Pensacola Beach
7300 Plantation RoadPensacola Beach is one of the best beaches we have ever been to! It has beautiful powder white sand. The best time to go is a weekday, avoiding rush hour times or on the weekend leaving early to mid morning. If we go to the beach on the weekend, we try to leave our house by 8am or 9am to avoid the most traffic. There is $1 toll to get onto Pensacola Beach but it is toll by plate only so you will receive a bill in the mail a couple weeks later.
We also enjoy going to Navarre Beach as it is often less crowded and has less traffic getting there depending on the day. Navarre is much less touristy than Pensacola Beach with only a couple restaurants on the beach but it is a beautiful area.
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Navarre Beach
We also enjoy going to Navarre Beach as it is often less crowded and has less traffic getting there depending on the day. Navarre is much less touristy than Pensacola Beach with only a couple restaurants on the beach but it is a beautiful area.
If you prefer calmer water than the Gulf of Mexico you can go to Quietwater Beach which is located on the Pensacola Beach on the left right after you come across the toll. This beach is on the sound and is very calm.
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Quietwater Beach
400 Quietwater Beach RdIf you prefer calmer water than the Gulf of Mexico you can go to Quietwater Beach which is located on the Pensacola Beach on the left right after you come across the toll. This beach is on the sound and is very calm.
Tanglewood Golf and Country Club
5916 Tanglewood DrNice course with reasonable rates.
Stonebrook Golf Club
3200 Cobblestone DrGreat local golf course.
Fort Pickens National Seashore - there is a gate fee to get in unless you have a National Park pass but it is well worth it and the pass is good for 7 days. There is an old fort you can tour there. If you go to the top of the stairs of the fort you can see the 360° views of the Gulf of Mexico and the bay, absolutely beautiful! There are also several beaches in Fort Pickens that are much less crowded than the public beaches.
394 residents recomanen
Fort Pickens
1400 Fort Pickens RdFort Pickens National Seashore - there is a gate fee to get in unless you have a National Park pass but it is well worth it and the pass is good for 7 days. There is an old fort you can tour there. If you go to the top of the stairs of the fort you can see the 360° views of the Gulf of Mexico and the bay, absolutely beautiful! There are also several beaches in Fort Pickens that are much less crowded than the public beaches.
This is a great zoo. It is small but well kept and has a train ride.
266 residents recomanen
Gulf Breeze Zoo
5701 Gulf Breeze PkwyThis is a great zoo. It is small but well kept and has a train ride.
This is on Pensacola Beach and has a ropes course, splash pad, go karts as well as a restaurant, jet ski and kayak rentals.
87 residents recomanen
Laguna's Beach Bar and Grill
460 Pensacola Beach BlvdThis is on Pensacola Beach and has a ropes course, splash pad, go karts as well as a restaurant, jet ski and kayak rentals.
OWA is in Foley, AL. It is an amusement park that is newer and really nice. It has thrill rides and lots of rides for young kids as well. There is a downtown area there with shops and restaurants. They are also getting ready to open an indoor waterpark.
232 residents recomanen
OWA Destinació d'Oci
101 South Owa BoulevardOWA is in Foley, AL. It is an amusement park that is newer and really nice. It has thrill rides and lots of rides for young kids as well. There is a downtown area there with shops and restaurants. They are also getting ready to open an indoor waterpark.
Whiting Field Naval Air Station South
Whiting Field Naval Air Station SouthMilitary base and training facility.
Minor league baseball stadium overlooking the bay, most beautiful ball park we have ever been to. Check to see if there is a game playing, it is well worth the price of admission for the views and fun atmosphere. If there isn't a game going on the outside of the stadium has a playground and walking trail along the bay.
245 residents recomanen
Camp d'Admiral Fetterman al Community Maritime Park
351 W Cedar StMinor league baseball stadium overlooking the bay, most beautiful ball park we have ever been to. Check to see if there is a game playing, it is well worth the price of admission for the views and fun atmosphere. If there isn't a game going on the outside of the stadium has a playground and walking trail along the bay.
Located in Pace. This park is very unique plus has a splash pad and walking trails.
Parc Benny Russell
5417 W Spencer Field RdLocated in Pace. This park is very unique plus has a splash pad and walking trails.
Located in Pensacola. Has an arcade with go karts, batting cages and mini golf.
29 residents recomanen
Centre de diversió Fast Eddies
505 W Michigan AveLocated in Pensacola. Has an arcade with go karts, batting cages and mini golf.
Parc Estatal del Riu Blackwater
7720 Deaton Bridge RdGreat place to canoe/kayak.
Ziplining and canoeing/tubing on the river.
74 residents recomanen
Adventures Unlimited Outdoor Center
8974 Tomahawk Landing RdZiplining and canoeing/tubing on the river.
Bob's Canoe Rentals & Sales
7525 Munson HwyCanoeing/tubing on the river.
On Pensacola Beach. Walk out on the pier over the Gulf of Mexico or do some fishing.
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Moll del Golf de Pensacola Beach
41 Fort Pickens RdOn Pensacola Beach. Walk out on the pier over the Gulf of Mexico or do some fishing.
Watch the Blue Angels airplanes fly. This is a great experience for kids and adults. They have practice shows a couple times a week, check their schedule for times. You can watch from NAS Pensacola. There have been some restrictions with getting on base so please check website before planning a visit.
Naval Aviation Museum – located on NAS Pensacola. This museum has a ton of history about aviation as well as tons of planes to look at and climb in. There is a playground area as well.
468 residents recomanen
Museu Nacional d'Aviació Naval
1750 Radford BlvdWatch the Blue Angels airplanes fly. This is a great experience for kids and adults. They have practice shows a couple times a week, check their schedule for times. You can watch from NAS Pensacola. There have been some restrictions with getting on base so please check website before planning a visit.
Naval Aviation Museum – located on NAS Pensacola. This museum has a ton of history about aviation as well as tons of planes to look at and climb in. There is a playground area as well.
Located on NAS Pensacola. You can walk to the top of the lighthouse for beautiful views of the water. There have been some restrictions with getting on base so please check website before planning a visit.
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Fanal i Museu Marítim de Pensacola
2081 Radford BlvdLocated on NAS Pensacola. You can walk to the top of the lighthouse for beautiful views of the water. There have been some restrictions with getting on base so please check website before planning a visit.
Passarel·la de Quietwater Beach
400 Quietwater Beach RdLots of beach shops and restaurants.
This ferry service takes you from Downtown Pensacola to Fort Pickens to Pensacola Beach. It is a fun way to travel and the boat ride itself is beautiful, well worth the fee as you can get on and off all day.
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Pensacola Bay Cruises
750 Commendencia StThis ferry service takes you from Downtown Pensacola to Fort Pickens to Pensacola Beach. It is a fun way to travel and the boat ride itself is beautiful, well worth the fee as you can get on and off all day.
Located in Milton on the river with boat ramp, playground and splashpad.
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Parc del Fuster
5254 Munson HwyLocated in Milton on the river with boat ramp, playground and splashpad.
Blackwater Heritage State Trail
Blackwater Heritage State TrailThis is a great paved bike trail with beautiful scenery.
Neighborhoods
Downtown Milton is a historic area on the Blackwater River. Riverwalk, restaurants, breweries, festivals, Bands on Blackwater.
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Milton
Downtown Milton is a historic area on the Blackwater River. Riverwalk, restaurants, breweries, festivals, Bands on Blackwater.
Downtown Pensacola is a historic area with lots of coffee shops, restaurants and shops. Children's Muesum and TT Wentworth Muesum. Seville Quarter is a historic building with several bars, a restaurant and a piano bar.
212 residents recomanen
Downtown
Downtown Pensacola is a historic area with lots of coffee shops, restaurants and shops. Children's Muesum and TT Wentworth Muesum. Seville Quarter is a historic building with several bars, a restaurant and a piano bar.
Food scene
Milton Quality Bakery
6727 Caroline StBest donuts around!
Close to Blackwater River, great for a nice dinner, we love sitting on the big front porch. They often have live music.
36 residents recomanen
Blackwater Bistro
5147 Elmira StClose to Blackwater River, great for a nice dinner, we love sitting on the big front porch. They often have live music.
Great pizza and fun atmosphere decorated with retro decor.
17 residents recomanen
Boomerang Pizza Kitchen
5227 Willing StGreat pizza and fun atmosphere decorated with retro decor.
Tastee Freez / Big T
6509 Caroline StClassic American diner with great ice cream.
Coastal County Brewing
3041 E Olive RdGreat variety of beer and the BBQ nachos are awesome!
Jaco's Bayfront Bar & Grille
997 S Palafox StGreat views, guacamole is awesome!
Great food and wine options. In an old brick breezeway which makes for a unique atmosphere .
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The Wine Bar On Palafox
16 Palafox PlGreat food and wine options. In an old brick breezeway which makes for a unique atmosphere .
Great local beers and an outdoor garden area with Tacos Mexicanos which is a food truck with the best tacos in town.
87 residents recomanen
Perfect Plain Brewing Co.
50 E Garden StGreat local beers and an outdoor garden area with Tacos Mexicanos which is a food truck with the best tacos in town.
Wild Honey Frozen Yogurt
1741 N Davis HwyThe best frozen yogurt we have ever had!
Native Cafe
45A Via De Luna DrBreakfast food, we love the peanut butter pancakes.
Located right on the Gulf of Mexico by the pier so has amazing views. The Cuban sandwich and sweet potato fries are great!
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Casino beach
41 Fort Pickens RdLocated right on the Gulf of Mexico by the pier so has amazing views. The Cuban sandwich and sweet potato fries are great!
Local coffee shop, great atmosphere and coffee.
6 residents recomanen
The Drowsy Poet Coffee Co. @ Coffee Break Cafe
4265 Woodbine RdLocal coffee shop, great atmosphere and coffee.
Great local seafood. Fun atmosphere with playground for kids, often live music, on a marina.
292 residents recomanen
Peg Leg Pete's
1010 Fort Pickens RdGreat local seafood. Fun atmosphere with playground for kids, often live music, on a marina.
George Bistro + Bar
6205 N 9th AveGreat atmosphere and amazing food!